Slovenian couple swaps motorhome for Swedish house after five years of vanlife

According to the Swedish Caravan and Motorhome Industry Association (HRF), only 9 new caravans were registered in January, a 68% decrease year-on-year. Meanwhile, motorhome registrations doubled to 122 units. The overall caravan market declined by 15.5% in 2025.

Dometic released its Q4 2025 financial results. Net sales were SEK 4,058 million, a 15% decrease, while operating profit (EBITA) reached SEK 245 million. The company observed a gradual market stabilization and sequential sales improvement during the quarter, despite continued caution from dealers and end consumers.

At the CMT show in Stuttgart, Swedish manufacturer Kabe premiered its first semi-integrated motorhome, the Novum TRAQ 750 LGB, featuring standard rear-wheel drive. The 7.45-meter motorhome is built on a Mercedes chassis and offers optional four-wheel drive. Concurrently, the company received three awards from German readers in polls for imported motorhome categories.

At the CMT show in Stuttgart, Swedish manufacturer Kabe presented the new TM Novum TRAQ 750 LGB model. This is the brand's first partially integrated motorhome with rear-wheel drive as standard and optional four-wheel drive. The motorhome is built on a Mercedes Sprinter chassis, with a base price starting at 121,680 euros.

Swedish manufacturers Kabe and Polar produce caravans adapted for cold weather camping. Key features include thickened sandwich panels up to 51 mm, Alde wet central heating systems, and internally mounted water tanks. The design focuses on minimizing heat loss and preventing freezing.

A man has died from injuries sustained after being trapped under a motorhome in Vännäsby, Västerbotten, on Christmas Day. The vehicle, which was parked, overturned while he was reportedly working on it. Police do not suspect any crime in connection with the incident.